Postal Prayers II

7. Prayer for Society

God, who created us
to be in loving and nurturing families,
Hear my prayer.
I want to play my part
in my city, in my country, in my world...
Then I remember, I want to play my part
as your person in your places.
Guide me, as I make your love and forgiveness known,
in thought and word and deed.
Teach me to be a blessing to others,
Rather than an obstacle to your grace.
When I see someone unlike me,
may I not cross to the other side.
When I see lovers who could be friends,
may I greet them with an encouraging word.
When I am tempted to criticize or correct,
let me be aware of what is blurring my vision.

Trinity God,
who lives in the strangest relationship I've every heard of,
Bless us all with life-giving relationships.
Amen


8. Prayer for Neighbours

As I enjoy my home and family,
I bring my neighbours to mind.

I pray for my neighbours.
I pray for their families.
I pray for their workplaces, schools and clubs.

I pray that we may form respectful community
even when we have different ideas and values.
I pray that we may keep an eye out for one another
and that we take care of one another, as need arises.

I pray that I may learn to love my neighbour as myself.


9. A Rainbow Prayer 

Red
- O Spirit of God, Holy and breathing,
Course through our Land as bloodlife to all.

Orange
- May we reflect your light in our lives,
Offering warmth to all whom we meet.

Yellow
- May our songs rise to you like an offering of fine gold.
May our voices mingle in harmony with all creation.

Green
- For you are the Creator of all good things.
You didn't make mistakes, but call all of us to reflect your divinity.

Blue
- Make us mindful of those who suffer
and who do not experience your blessings.
Bring healing and peace, that all may have Hope.

Purple
- Beyond the blue, may we claim our new identity:
Beloved of God, may we see in one another
The faces of the Children of God.
Amen